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The Kempsford Rattan Tray — Handwoven, White Wash Finish, Two Sizes — CharlesTed Home
The Kempsford — a finely handwoven rattan tray with cut-out side handles and a soft white wash finish that softens the warm honey tone of natural rattan into something quieter — a serving tray that suits any season and any room.
The Kempsford brings something most rattan trays leave out — a soft natural white wash finish that lifts the surface tone away from the warm amber of unfinished rattan. The tactile woven texture is preserved entirely; the wash sits over the weave rather than filling it, so the basket pattern still catches side light and reads as handcrafted. But the colour is calmer, paler, and far more flexible — where natural rattan can feel tropical or summery in the wrong room, the white wash sits comfortably against linen sofas, oak surfaces, painted timber, marble worktops or stone floors, in any season of the year.
What sets it apart
The detail that makes it different
The Kempsford is built around clean architectural lines rather than fussy detail — a precise rectangular form, cut-out handles set directly into the side walls, and a contrasting bound rim around the top edge that finishes the weave neatly without adding ornament. The handle openings are integrated into the basket rather than added on, which means there is nothing to catch on a doorframe or break off in the dishwasher of life. Available in two sizes that nest together: the small at 55cm long is right for breakfast in bed, a tea tray, or a styled console vignette; the large at 64cm is generous enough for serving drinks for a group or anchoring an ottoman with stacked books, a candle and a small vase. Lightweight enough to carry in one hand, sturdy enough to last.
